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August 24, 2026 6:44 PM

Looking forward to meeting PM Modi very soon: Vladimir Putin

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday and conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to a statement released by the Kremlin, during the meeting, Putin stated that EAM Jaishankar’s visit underscores the level of relations that has been established between Russia and India over decades. He said that both nations continue to work together in virtually all areas, including governmental ties, interparliame...

August 20, 2026 12:29 PM

Indian Ministerial Delegation Meets Singapore PM to Strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, S. Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and Jitin Prasada on Thursday met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at The Istana in Singapore, as part of India’s high-level engagement with the Southeast Asian nation. The meeting focused on accelerating the roadmap for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and strengthening bilateral cooperation. “The leaders discussed the progress made in implementing the Roadmap for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and ways ...

August 14, 2026 9:26 AM

Union ministers recall Partition horrors, pay tribute to victims on Remembrance Day

Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar and JP Nadda on Friday paid tribute to those who lost their lives, homes and loved ones during the Partition of India, recalling the immense human suffering, displacement and sacrifices associated with the division of the country in 1947. Observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the ministers highlighted the courage and resilience of millions who were forced to leave their homes and rebuild their lives. Union Home Minister Amit Shah de...

August 13, 2026 9:54 PM

India, Liberia hold talks to deepen cooperation in technology, agriculture, health and trade

India and Liberia on Thursday held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, including technology, agriculture, health, mining, energy, trade and investment, education and capacity building. Liberian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Beysolow Nyanti held bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi during his official visit to India on August 13. During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed the full spectrum of India-Liberia rel...

August 5, 2026 10:42 PM

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms Africa as a strategic priority, backs greater African role in global governance

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday reaffirmed that Africa remains one of India's foremost foreign policy priorities, underscoring New Delhi's commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the continent through development cooperation, trade, education, defence collaboration and support for a more inclusive global order. Addressing the Africa Day 2026 celebrations in New Delhi, EAM Jaishankar described the occasion as one of solidarity and shared history, saying the re...

August 4, 2026 12:53 AM

India, Uzbekistan agree to deepen strategic partnership with focus on mining, trade and regional cooperation

India and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand their strategic partnership by strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, mining, trade, energy, infrastructure, defence and education during high-level talks held in New Delhi on Monday. The discussions took place during the four-day official visit of Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, who met External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. Welcoming the visiting delegation, EAM Jaishankar described Uzbekistan as an important part of I...

August 1, 2026 1:17 AM

EAM Jaishankar urges Iran to prevent attacks on commercial shipping, reaffirms India’s support for dialogue

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's deep concern over the escalating hostilities in West Asia and strongly urged Iran to ensure that commercial shipping and seafarers are not targeted under any circumstances. During a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, EAM Jaishankar reiterated India's longstanding position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy to address the ongoing regional crisis. In a post on X, the External Affairs Min...

July 31, 2026 8:20 AM

‘Absolutely unacceptable’: EAM Jaishankar discusses attacks on Indian seafarers with Ukraine Foreign Minister

India on Thursday condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea following the death of an Indian seafarer, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reiterating that such attacks are "absolutely unacceptable" and urging greater emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing conflict. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said he spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha after their recent overseas engagements and discussed attacks on commercial shipping and Indi...

July 25, 2026 9:47 AM

EAM Jaishankar calls for inclusive global trade laws as India hosts UNCITRAL’s 60th anniversary conference

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday underlined the need for predictable and harmonised legal frameworks to support global trade, saying the evolution of international trade law must reflect the developmental priorities of the Global South as India hosted an international conference marking the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). Addressing the inaugural session of the conference, EAM Jaishankar said the world economy is undergoi...

July 23, 2026 12:01 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls for zero tolerance against terrorism at 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Thursday called for zero tolerance against terrorism, stronger maritime security and deeper regional cooperation on disaster resilience, cyber security and emerging technologies while addressing the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila. EAM Jaishankar said the ASEAN Regional Forum remains an important platform for discussions on political and security issues in the Indo-Pacific, particularly at a time of growing geopolitica...